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Wednesday, August 04, 2010

fair and square 2

This is my 2nd sample of the fair and square quilt pattern. It's made up from all kona cottons except for the backing. For this round I used more-comfortable-to-me light sashing. It's kona ash, and it has been in my stash for awhile. I love it's subtle color and how it lets the darker colors shine. I used 5 pieced blocks in this version, which were made from jelly roll strips. I just love how flexible this quilt pattern is! It uses 6.5" unfinished blocks, so any pieced block that finishes at 6" could be used. 9 patches would be fun. Or so would pinwheels!

It's fascinating to me to see how much changing the colors and a few minor alterations really changes the look and feel of a quilt. That was part of the beauty of teaching this pattern at the work party-seeing so many different versions coming together in a few short hours. I could get used to that!

Up tomorrow, a plaid version! :)

If you would like to win a packet of squares in similar colors along with the pattern to make this quilt for yourself, please leave me a comment. I'll pick a winner in a few days. US residents only this time please.

Oh holy cow! Seeing yesterday's quilt, and now today's version, has me longing to make this quilt--and jump it to the head of the line of quilts on my "to do" and "in progress" lists. A packet of squares would surely do the trick. Thanks for the giveaway and the inspiration.

You amaze and inspire me for your speed and ingenuity - yet another great colour scheme. I'm looking forward to the plaid version - that might just be the right choice for dad - plus i have heaps within my stash (i've had them for years). Well done AmandaJean

Absolutely gorgeous!! As always, I am envious of your stippling! I really need to practice mine. Once I finish a top I am always so afraid I'll ruin it with the quilting... so I fall back into in-the-ditch and diagonal lines.

I was so glad to find you were blogging again! Thank-you for the inspiration!

Not that I need more fabric or another project, but I would love to win a packet of squares and a pattern from you. I love this version too, especially the few pieced squares. They give it some visual interest that you wouldn't get without them or with all of the squares being pieced.

I loved the other quilt but I do like this one even more. I really like the blocks with the inner blocks it just adds so much more to the quilt. I would love to see this in purples and light grey. Even if I don't win this I would love to buy the pattern!! Thanks for sharing and for returning to the blog world!! You are an inspiration!!

You certainly have been a busy girl since I've seen you!! I would love to make one like this! Two of you brilliant designers named your quilt Fair and Square on the same day!! Here's Rita's: http://www.redpepperquilts.com/2010/08/fair-and-square.html

Of course I'd love to win some of those fabulous colors - love the simplicity of your new quilt design. (And I'm still catching up on the QAL - got some chain peicing hooked up to my machine right now.)

It's lovely, and you're right, it does make an interesting change to have a few pieced blocks! This will be an interesting pattern to play around with, for sure!! And thanks for a chance at the giveaway!

Both versions are so wonderful and unique. Amazing how much fabric choices really alter the way a pattern meets the eye. I need to make my endlessly-supportive-of-my-quilting-habit husband and this one really looks like a winner!

Oh WOW! I LOVE this version. The subtle blues/grays/greens are BEAUTIFUL! I love the clean lines of this quilt and the few pieced blocks, brilliant! I'm thinking a quilt like this for my son's bed would be PERFECT!

Thank you for always sharing your amazing talent. (I am SO glad you decided to start blogging again. I was super bummed when you took a brake!)

I too prefer the 2nd sample with the Kona ash. I love the simplicity of the pattern and the color choices can't wait to see the plaid version. This quilt would be perfect in my sewing/guest room. Thanks for sharing.

This is such a great quilt. I love the dark-sashed version as well as this one sashed with ash, but I think the addition of the pieced blocks sprinkled throughout this one really add a spark. So simple and yet so sophisticated! I can't wait to see the plaid one.

Love all of your quilts! I love using white in my quilts and your blog has taught me it is ok to break away from the "traditional" quilt designs. I found your blog right after you decided to stop blogging and was heartbroken. Seeing you back has made me VERY happy! Thanks for the inspiration :)

I really like the addition of the pieced blocks....visually interesting and causes the eye to move across the quilt. I am slowly but surely increasing my stash of solids and see the day coming where that will be what I work in to the exclusion of prints.

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